US HB8173 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.
Title
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Ben McAdams [D-UT] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2020-09-04 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720) |
| 2020-09-04 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB785 (Related) 2020-10-17 - Became Public Law No: 116-171. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8173/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8173/BILLS-116hr8173ih.pdf |
